Terrace

A terrace is an earth embankment, or a combination ridge and channel constructed across the field slope.

Purposes and Benefits

Reduces soil erosion

Retains runoff for moisture conservation for plant growth

Improves water quality by reducing sedimentation

Controls surface runoff

Ground Disturbing Potential of Conservation Practices

This is a potential ground disturbing conservation practice. Any project with ground disturbing or potential ground disturbing practices planned may need to be submitted for review by the State Historic Preservation Officer and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. Please see the Cultural Resources Review Process Flowchart for an outline of this process. View a list of conservation practices used in New York State, and their ground disturbing potential.